2010 Maryland Code
COMMERCIAL LAW
TITLE 11 - TRADE REGULATION
Subtitle 5 - Cigarette Sales Below Cost Act
Section 11-508 - Remedies.
§ 11-508. Remedies.
(a) Injunction.-
(1) On complaint of the State Comptroller or any person affected, a circuit court has jurisdiction to:
(i) Enjoin a retailer or wholesaler from the commission of any act prohibited by this subtitle; and
(ii) Award damages and costs.
(2) In an action for injunctive relief, it is not necessary for the complainant to allege or prove that an adequate remedy at law does not exist or that the complainant has suffered actual damages.
(b) Action for damages.- If injunctive relief is not sought or required, an injured person may institute an action for damages in any court of competent jurisdiction.
(c) Suspension or revocation of license.- On violation of this subtitle, the State Comptroller shall suspend or revoke the cigarette license of the offender required by § 16-210 of the Business Regulation Article.
[An. Code 1957, art. 83, § 123; 1975, ch. 49, § 3; 1988, ch. 110, § 1; 1992, ch. 26, § 2.]
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